Question

in what ratio is the segment (- 1, - 12) and (3, 4) divided by the x axis​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio = m:n

Let the point = X(x,0)

X(x,0)=[(-1)n+3m]/m+n,[(-12)n+4m]/m+n

=>0=[-12n+4m]/m+n

=>0=-12n+4m

12n=4m

n:m=4:12

n:m=1:3

Hence m:n=3:1